Sunlight refracted through the window, leaving mottled shadows on the floor. The summer breeze blew outside the window, messing up the smell of makeup in the room.
White gauze curtain, carved bed. A gaudy red brocade quilt and a golden pillow.
The brothel madame's heavily made-up face looked a little scary under the sunlight. Her pair of small eyes looked at the objects in the room, and a satisfied smile hung on the corner of her mouth. In her line of work, she had seen many cold men. Only silver was the safest. For the past four years, she had worked hard and could not allow anyone to ruin everything. Thinking of the two mysterious men in the house, her smile fell. Based on her ability to read people, she was sure that there was a reason for these two people to come today. She hoped that she would not be unlucky enough to guess correctly. She stood up from the bed and paced back and forth. The carrier pigeon had been flying for almost an hour. It should be in Little Boss 'hands by now.
The wind ruffled the hair on her forehead, causing a few strands to fly in the air. Just like how she was feeling at the moment, anxious and restless. She furrowed her brows. She wondered what the two of them had talked about in the pond room. Shui Lian was obviously mesmerized by the blue-robed man. He wouldn't let her run away. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she became. She looked in the direction of the Water Pool Pavilion. He wished he had a pair of x-ray eyes to see the situation in the house clearly. Bi 'er, that little girl, looks so clumsy. I wonder if she'll be able to get any information?
Dong dong--
"Mommy." The brothel madame was anxious when she was startled by the knock on the door. He focused his attention and listened. Wasn't that Bi 'er's voice?
Squeak--
She quickly flung her handkerchief and opened the door.
"How is it? What did you hear?" She hurriedly pulled Bi 'er back into the room and asked impatiently.
Bi 'er looked at the brothel madame's panicked and anxious appearance and was a little startled. Why was her mother so flustered? She obediently swallowed the doubts in her heart, opened her big eyes and thought for a moment, then told the brothel madame everything she heard:
"The two young masters first listened to the young lady play the zither. The young lady was talking about the 'Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix'.”It was strange. Usually, girls would not play this kind of song easily.
"Feng Qiuhuang?" The brothel madame snorted coldly. As expected, that girl had other thoughts. Hmph, she was delusional if she wanted to leave. She didn't even think about how much effort she had put in to make her the head of the Four Courtesan Belles. There was no way he would burn the bridge after crossing it.
"Yes, I am." Bi 'er nodded." That blue-robed young master also asked why Young Lady was willing to stay in Yuexiang Pavilion? Have you thought of other plans?"
As expected, she wanted to poach him. The brothel madame clenched her fists tightly.
"But the strange thing is that they talked about Little Boss later?”Bi 'er blinked her big eyes in confusion and asked the brothel madame. "Mom, is there really a little boss in Yuexiang Pavilion?”The little girl had only been in Yuexiang Pavilion for a year, so she didn't know what had happened here in the past. However, when she heard Shui Lian say that the little boss was so powerful, she couldn't help but be curious.
The brothel madame's heart creaked. Could it be that they were here for Little Master? His shrewd eyes did not change, and he looked at the curious Bi 'er and said in a bad mood,"Little girl, why do you care so much? Go, go back to the Water Pool Pavilion. Look at what they're saying now."
Bi 'er was a little disappointed that she couldn't get an answer from the brothel keeper, but she was just a servant girl, so she could only listen obediently. He bowed to the brothel madame and turned to leave.
The brothel madame closed the door again and turned around to see Little Master sitting on her bed. He jumped in fright. Tsk, where did Master pop out from? His eyes looked around and finally landed on the window. Did she climb in through the window?
"Greetings, Little Master." She pursed her lips and walked gracefully. She bowed to Leng Wanwan and stood to the side. His expression was indifferent, and he didn't have the usual profligate look on his face.
"Yes." " Yes," Leng Wanwan replied softly. Her voice was as cold as a black gem." I heard your conversation just now.”He didn't expect that someone would investigate the boss behind Yuexiang Pavilion. This was strange. Other than buying Yuexiang Pavilion four years ago, all the affairs here were handed over to the brothel madame to manage. She had never appeared here, yet she was still noticed. The person who came did not look simple. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and her interest was aroused.
"Little Master, what do you think their purpose is?”She had thought that the two of them were here for Shui Lian, but who knew that they were going around her to inquire about Little Master's news? Could it be that someone wanted to harm Little Master?
"Bring me there." Leng Wanwan didn't answer the brothel madame's question. The purpose of the visitor was obvious.
"Yes." The brothel madame bowed slightly and led Leng Wanwan towards the Water Lotus Pavilion.
The Other Side
Bi 'er returned to the Water Pool Pavilion with the pastries and fruit plates, but she found that the atmosphere inside was a little strange. He blinked his eyes, but he couldn't see what was so subtle about it. He placed the fruit platter and pastries on the table with both hands and quietly stood to the side.
Shui Lian sat beside the zither and began to play the zither again. The music was slow and the singing was melodious.
The blue-robed man lowered his eyes, and a bright light flashed in his eyes. It seemed that Shui Lian was not a stupid woman. She either smiled faintly or played the zither. She did not continue the topic of the boss behind the Fragrance Pavilion. However, the more she didn't say anything, the more curious he became. She picked up the teacup and sipped it lightly, but she heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside. After a pause, he continued to drink tea and listen to music.
Shadow's ears twitched, but then fell silent.
"Young masters, sorry to disturb you." The brothel madame was all smiles as she interrupted Shui Lian's zither music.
The few people in the room looked over and saw the petite doll behind the brothel madame. Their expressions were different. Shui Lian was surprised, then respectfully stood up and bowed. Bi 'er curiously turned her eyes and obediently bowed after seeing Shui Lian's actions. Ying only took a glance before retracting his gaze. The blue-robed man sat on the chair and raised his eyebrows at her with interest. She was wearing a pink dress with white flowers on it. It looked very cute. His big eyes were bright and lively, and his steps were elegant. His entire body exuded a coldness that did not belong to a child, as well as an inviolable nobility.
Leng Wanwan's black gem-like eyes gently swept across the few people inside. She was as charming and enchanting as when they first met. The little girl beside her opened her curious eyes, and all her thoughts were written on her face. The black-robed man didn't say a word. His aura was indifferent as if he was a shadow. The blue-robed man must be the main character. He was handsome and had an extraordinary bearing. He was wearing a luxurious blue robe with embroidered patterns, and a jade belt inlaid with rare sapphires was tied around his waist. Her eyes were bright and she smiled faintly. The way she held the teacup was elegant, but when her eyes met his, she did not miss the glimmer in his eyes. He understood, and a similar aura filled the air. This person was clearly a superior who was used to giving orders. Even though he was hiding it now, the domineering, arrogant, and disdainful aura in his bones could not escape her eyes.
"Mom, who is this little miss?" The blue-robed man put down his teacup, raised his eyebrows, and looked at them with a puzzled gaze.
"Young Master, this is…"
"I'm the owner of Yuexiang Pavilion." Leng Wanwan's slightly childish voice interrupted the brothel madame's words. There was no need to hide anything. His black gem-like eyes stared coldly at the blue-robed man. She didn't show any signs of weakness because of his sharp eyes. She just lowered her head and looked at him coldly.
"Liar-"
Bi 'er blurted out when she heard the little girl's words. If a little kid could become the boss of the largest brothel, then wouldn't adult women like them be too useless?
"Bi 'er, don't be unreasonable." Shui Lian could not help but reprimand her when she saw her personal servant girl acting so rashly.
Leng Wanwan glanced coldly at the talkative little girl, and Bi 'er was startled. Heavens, what a cold gaze. She seemed to have been frozen and could not help but tremble.
"Mom, get them out." Leng Wanwan stood where she was and spoke coldly. The atmosphere in the room instantly froze.
Shui Lian looked at the blue-robed man and wanted to say something but hesitated. It was not easy to see him again. Could it be that he had to leave in a hurry like before?
Bi 'er was flabbergasted, still not recovering from the news that she was the behind-the-scenes boss of Yuexiang Pavilion. She was shocked by her cold and ruthless aura. At this moment, she really understood that she could not look at her like a child.
"Yes, yes." The brothel madame felt Leng Wanwan's coldness, and a thin layer of sweat seeped out of her forehead. He hurriedly pulled the reluctant Shui Lian with one hand and the stunned Bi 'er with the other as they walked out of the door.
" Wait a minute!" The blue-robed man suddenly spoke with a smile on his lips.
Shui Lianshui's eyes were filled with surprise. She turned around and looked at him silently.
"Mommy." The blue-robed man looked at the brothel madame." We came with silver. How can we take the lady away and leave the guest behind?”
" This, this…" The brothel madame looked at Leng Wanwan with a troubled expression.
"This servant will stay behind to serve master and master.”Shui Lian pleaded.
Leng Wanwan gave her a stern reply, and Shui Lian shut her mouth in embarrassment.
"Young Master's purpose for coming to Yuexiang Pavilion is to see me.”Leng Wanwan's eyes were deep and her words were firm.
Shui Lian raised her head in disbelief.
"Ha, Little Miss is indeed smart." The blue-robed man laughed heartily, his deep eyes looking at the little girl with admiration. After his smile faded, his domineering aura was revealed without any concealment.
His answer made Shui Lian sad. It turned out that his appearance was not a coincidence. She had ulterior motives for approaching him. She thought that she would be happy for a while, but how could she forget how many men in the pleasure hall were worthy of her trust? Her clear eyes were filled with tears as she left with disappointment and heartache.
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